04/24/2013 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 24, 2013 MINUTES Mr. Bonvie asked about the storage bin on the property and his intent. Mr. Cusick said it is a shed that is 4 feet deep by 6 feet long and is only used for trash storage. He said his intent would be to keep the storage bin on the property. Mr. Bonvie asked what material is being installed for the driveway. Mr. Cusick said he is removing the tarred driveway on the right side of the property and is replacing it with a garage on the left side of the house and installing a crushed stone driveway to allow for a six cars leading up to the garage. Mr. Bonvie mentioned that cleaned crushed stone material installed for the driveway would substantially help with drainage into the street as opposed to an asphalt driveway. Mr. Furbush asked if the height of the house will not be over 35 feet from the present grade. Mr. Cusick mentioned he questioned his architect because the drawing shows the actual measurement of 35 feet but is actually 23 feet from the average grade. The depiction is actually from the front grade which she is between 22 and a quarter feet and 22.5 feet. The worst case scenario, this is still 6 inches below the • height of 35 feet because it is measured from 6 or 9 inches depending on the margin of error of the front grade. The average grade is 23 feet. Mr. Bonvie mentioned if the Board grants a 10 foot variance on both sides of the home, the form builder should be precise. Mr. Cusick said he addressed this issue and mentioned that his current foundation is 26 feet wide and asking for 4 feet more, essentially 2 feet on each side. Mr. Bonvie said to pin the footings when the concrete is poured the walls stretch, as they always do to three quarters of an inch or an inch, you have a problem. Mr. Cusick stated the builder he may hire poured the foundation at 14 Pine Avenue which is 30' x 48', used the same method and did not have a problem. Mr. Bill Blaisdell stated whatever ruling the Board makes will be contingent upon the plot plan that was provided. If you violate the plan that was presented than the project is null and void. Mr. Bonvie asked Building Commissioner, Richard Morgan if the proposed bulk head on the right side would not be included in the setback. Mr. Morgan said; "No" is Mr. Furbush asked if there were any questions from the audience.